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Golden Globes sets 2020 date
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has set next years Golden Globes ceremony for January 5, 2020.
Aamir Khan has been my guiding force: Darsheel Safary
Darsheel Safary, the breakout star of "Taare Zameen Par", says director of the film and superstar Aamir Khan has been his guiding force. Darsheel was applauded by both the audience and critics for his moving portrayal of a child with dyslexia Ishaan Awasthi in the film. "He has been by a guiding force. My dad often speaks to him. It has been a long time since I spoke to him. We keep consulting about should we do this, what is happening, he replies, he responds till date. And it is very nice of him. "I would love to talk about cinema, industry (with him). He will be quite shocked as the last time he left me I was this 10-year-old naughty, mischievous kid, who did not know what he is supposed to do. Now I am getting my way right, I have developed a passion for films. I would love to have a conversation with him about that someday," Darsheel told PTI. After "Taare Zameen Par" he did act in a few films like Priyadarshan's "Bumm Bumm Bole", Disney's "Zokkomon" and Deepa Mehta's "Midnight's
No north-south divide in content anymore: 'Badla' actor Tony Luke
Malayalam actor Tony Luke says the fact that his performance in his Hindi debut "Badla" was well-received reflects there is no divide between talent from north and south. Tony made his acting debut in 2016 with the Malayalam movie "Oozham" and has since featured in three more films in south film industry. "Today an actor has a future in the film industry because content rules. The North and South have come together. Now it's about Indian content versus the global, not North and South," Tony told PTI. "There are people like Karan Johar and Rajamouli coming together, to make truly Indian cinema and the times are only going to change for the better," he added. Tony said when the project came his way, he was initially reluctant to audition as he felt there was "no chance" he would make it. "I thought my Hindi is bad, because I'm from the South so I didn't even believe I could be a part of it, until Sujoy met me and said 'you're the boy.' Sujoy decided to place me as an actor and I'm ...
INOX Leisure opens four more screens in Malad
INOX Leisure Sunday said it has commenced commercial operations of four additional screens in the existing Multiplex Cinema Theatre at Inorbit Mall in Malad. The four screens with a seating capacity of 168 seats are operationalised from Sunday, the company said in a BSE filing. With addition of four more screens, the Multiplex Cinema Theatre now has 11 screens and 1,591 seats, it said. INOX is now present in 67 cities with 137 multiplexes, 563 screens and a total seating capacity of 133,199 seats across India.
Don't have vision to be director: Swara Bhasker
Actress Swara Bhasker, who is set to try her hand at producing films, says she does not want to direct movies as she does not have the skill or vision of a director.
Ali Fazal excited to work with Saif for first time
Actor Ali Fazal says he cannot wait to begin working with actor Saif Ali Khan on their upcoming film "Bhoot Police". This will be their first film together.
Theatre versus streaming debate relates little with cinema: Alfonso Cuaron
Cinema cannot be held hostage to just one economic model, says Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuaron whose film "Roma" was at the centre of intense debate between streaming versus theatrical that has divided the world of movies and their makers. The debate around the success of "Roma" has "very little" do with cinema, it is rather about "economic models", the Mexican director told PTI in an interview. "Roma", despite being the obvious frontrunner and claiming three top awards including the Best Director Oscar for Cuaron, could not claim the top prize of Best Picture, which went to "Green Book", sparking sharp reactions from cinema lovers. Some interpreted it as the result of a fight between Hollywood studios and Netflix after it was reported that filmmaker Steven Spielberg was pushing for a rule change by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to exclude streaming services from Oscars eligibility. While Cuaron does not think "Roma" lost because of the resistance to ...
'Godzilla Vs Kong' is visually extraordinary: Alexander Skarsgard
Actor Alexander Skarsgard says "Godzilla Vs Kong" is visually "extraordinary". The 42-year-old actor said the film, which is scheduled to release next year, gave him the chance to play a character which is different from what he has done in the past two years. "We've been shooting for two months, we were in Hawaii for a month we were in Australia for a month and I fly back tomorrow morning to continue. I'm having so much fun, I'm loving it I really am. ''It's quite different for 'The Aftermath', and from most movies I've been doing the past two years I've done a lot of slightly more cerebral, emotionally intense dramas. So in that way it was quite cathartic and it was exciting to something big and fun and I love the character I play in it and visually it's pretty extraordinary," Skarsgard told Collider. The film, directed by Adam Wingard, follows on from Gareth Edwards' "Godzilla" and Jordan Vogt-Roberts' "Kong: Skull Island" and "Godzilla: King of the Monsters", which is slated for ..
Migos to release new album in 2020
New Migos album will be released next year, says rapper Offset. In a Twitter chat with fans, Offset was asked about the group's plans to release the follow-up to their 2018 album 'Culture II' and he replied, "next year". He also revealed that he will soon release 'Without Warning 2', a sequel to his joint album with rapper 21 Savage. The Migos trio, Quavo, Takeoff and Offset, have been busy working on their individual projects since the release of 'Culture II'.
Darshan on facing challenges to become an actor
Actor Darshan Kumaar, who is working on his next film "PM Narendra Modi", says there are many challenges when one tries to break into the Hindi film industry.
'Fire' to 'Made In Heaven': Shabana lauds change
From 1996 when her film "Fire" showcased a homosexual relationship to 2019 when a web series like "Made In Heaven" has tackled the LGBTQ subject with deft, veteran actress Shabana Azmi has witnessed a change worth applauding.
Michael Madsen lands key role in Madhavan's 'Silence'
International actor Michael Madsen, best known for his work in films such as "Reservoir Dogs" and "Kill Bill" among many more, has been roped in for a crucial role in the upcoming R. Madhavan and Anushka Shetty starrer multi-lingual thriller "Silence".
'Not my role' to defend Michael Jackson against abuse claims, says Paris Jackson
Paris Jackson has said she would not be making any comment on the explosive HBO documentary, "Leaving Neverland", which focuses on longtime accusations of child sex abuse against her father Michael Jackson. The 20-year-old singer took to Twitter Thursday, saying it was "not my role" to defend the King of Pop. "There's nothing I can say that hasn't already been said in regards to defense. Taj (her cousin) is doing a perfect job on his own. And I support him. But that's not my role. Paris tweeted. "I'm just tryna get everyone to chill out and go with the flow, be mellow and think about the bigger picture. That's me," she added. The four-hour, two-part "Leaving Neverland", directed by Dan Reed, chronicles allegations of sexual abuse by Jackson made by Wade Robson and James Safechuck, when they were minors. Jackon's estate and other family members have denied the claims in the documentary.
No one seems to be reacting to #MeToo stories, says Lily Allen
Singer Lily Allen says #MeToo movement does not appear to moving forward as nobody seems to be "reacting" to the stories of sexual harassment once they surface. The 33-year-old musician says the experiences account to breaking news when revealed but people move on soon. "Everyone is sort of a bit like, 'Yeah, yeah, that happened, but what do you expect?' I think that's the danger with the #MeToo movement. So many people are coming forward and sharing their experiences, and no one seems to be reacting. It's news, and then people move on. It's an interesting time," Allen told Civilian magazine. The "Smile" hitmaker believes people tend to talk about stories of sexual violence as if they are "sensational" and "exceptional". "That's the issue, people want to talk about these things as if they are sensational and exceptional. They're not! They're happening to everyone all the f***ing time... Men especially just don't want to believe it, you know, whether it has something to do with ...
'Annabelle 3' official title announced
The third film in the horror universe of Annabelle has been officially titled "Annabelle Comes Home". According to EW, the name was revealed in a short video that was released by Warner Bros Friday. The film is written and helmed by debutant director Gary Dauberman, who penned the first two movies in the popular horror franchise based on a devil doll from "The Conjuring" cinematic universe. Actors Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga will reprise their roles from the "Conjuring" films in the film. Wilson, 45, and Farmiga, 45, played Ed and Lorraine Warren, respectively, in "Conjuring" and "Conjuring 2". The two characters will be back in supporting capacity for the "Annabelle" threequel. The film will once again centre on the demonically possessed doll Annabelle, who has been placed by the Warrens in a location they believe she can no longer wreak havoc: their Artifacts Room. Soon the doll soon sets its sights on their 10-year-old daughter Judy, played by Mckenna Grace. James Wan has ...
Woody Harrelson was 'disappointed' with 'True Detective' season two
Actor Woody Harrelson has admitted that he was "disappointed" with second season of his hit HBO show "True Detective". The first season of the show, created by Nic Pizzolatto and directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, was a massive hit for the network and also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film. It featured Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey in the lead. The show's sophomore run, however, performed abysmally for the network. Despite featuring the likes of Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch and Vince Vaughn, the second installment could not replicate the success of the first season. Talking about the show in an interview with Willie Geist for "Sunday TODAY", Harrelson, 57, said he is happy with the third season of the series, which featured Oscar winner Mahershala Ali in the lead. "I was not really wanting to do television. Well, it wasn't television, it was HBO. So I feel lucky about that. I was, you know, kind of disappointed that the second season ...
Neil DeGrasse Tyson to return with 'Star Talk' on NatGeo following investigation
National Geographic Channel has said that it has concluded the investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against "Star Talk" host Neil DeGrasse Tyson in the wake of which the astrophysicist is set to reprise his emceeing duties. The accusations against DeGrasse Tyson, ranging from groping to rape, at professional events and in grad school, had surfaced last year. The fifth season of "Star Talk" had just begun in November when the allegations surfaced. It was originally scheduled to continue through January with a total of 20 episodes, but no new episodes aired after the first three. In a statement, obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, the channel said it is moving forward with "Star Talk" and "Cosmos", another show the astrophysicist hosts. "'StarTalk' will return to the air with the remaining 13 episodes in April on National Geographic, and both Fox and National Geographic are committed to finding an air date for 'Cosmos'. There will be no further comment," the statement ...
Oscar Isaac says 'Star Wars: Episode IX' will explore Poe and Leia's bond
Oscar Isaac has said the unused footage of late Carrie Fisher from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" will help explain the dynamic relationship between his character Poe and Princess Leia in the upcoming "Episode IX". In an interview with Sirius XM's John Fugelsang, the actor opened up about using the old footage of Fisher for the new film. "I wasn't surprised because I remember we were doing that, we worked a lot. (Fisher) and I worked together so much. "We would talk about the scenes, and we got very tight during the shooting of that. So it was a beautiful thing to see, and it gets carried over into the new film as well," Isaac said. He had previously said the film deals with Fisher's death in a "really beautiful way". "Star Wars: Episode IX", which will once again feature Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Lupita Nyong'o and Domhnall Gleeson, is set to be released in December.
Workshops on intimate scenes is important: Kalki
National award-winning actress Kalki Koechlin, who has observed a behavioural change among men after the prominence of #MeToo movement in India, says workshops ahead of performing any intimate scene is important.
Budding talent: Filmmaking gives freedom, confidence to young girls (IANS Special Series)
In a packed auditorium, a short film begins with the opening scene of a young woman worried about attending a meeting with her injured foot. Her friend cautions her that if she does not wear high heels she wont be able to make a good impression. The woman heeds the advice but even before she can make it to the meeting, she stumbles and her heels fall off.